Xiaomi X10+ - My Experiences
I gifted myself this Xiaomi Robot Vacuum X10+ six weeks ago. During that time, my Ecovacs T8 Aivi robot vacuum encountered another sensor malfunction and was waiting for a replacement part.
First Impression
The weight and dimensions alone give an idea of the quality, which was confirmed after unpacking. The instructions for use are easy to understand and well-written. The charging and cleaning station included with the robot, although bulky, is very sleek and well-made, allowing it to be placed discreetly without affecting the style of the space.
Installation
Setting up the application is very easy. All you have to do is scan the QR code. The device is immediately recognized on the 2.4 GHz WLAN.
When the robot starts for the first time, it scans the house with its laser within a few minutes, creates a 2/3D map, and then autonomously divides it into rooms. In any case, it is possible to manually change the names and boundaries.
First Use
After creating the map, you can determine the cleaning methods for the different areas of the house based on the floor type. Sweeping, mopping, or sweeping/mopping. Unfortunately, when cleaning along the walls/obstacles, an unswept strip of 5 cm remains on the side.
Finally, you can create a weekly routine. For me, the robot focuses on one part of the house each day, always keeping the house clean with minimal effort, simply by filling and emptying the two water tanks of the charging station. I should also mention that the first operation went smoothly without the known problem of the water pump starting.
Maintenance and Care
What I appreciate the most is that the robot is completely AUTONOMOUS. I don't have to worry about anything as it empties the dust bin automatically, cleans the mop after each mopping, and also dries it to prevent the spread of unpleasant odors. The only maintenance required is to clean the area where the mop is washed with a damp cloth. The dust is collected in a pre-installed single-use bag in the station, and a spare bag is included in the package. On the internet, you can buy a 3D printed plastic dust box with a Hepa filter as a replacement for the single-use bag.
Navigation and Cleaning
The robot is so advanced that it detects if there are cables or objects on the floor to avoid them and even lifts the wet mops when it goes onto a carpet. It sweeps the floor quite well and evenly. It could even remove the occasional stain without me having to do it by hand. The suction power is also impressive and more than sufficient.
Cleaning Station
The station does a good job and is relatively quiet in most cases. The mop is washed before each start and then either after the cleaning is completed, after each room, or after cleaning 20 square meters of space, and finally dried with hot air. The dust is sucked in after the cleaning process is completed, which takes about 10 seconds and is quite noisy.
My Conclusion
All of the above leads me to recommend this robot vacuum cleaner as an alternative solution to much more expensive devices.